The Collect
O Lord, raise up, we pray, your power and come among us,
and with great might succour us;
that whereas, through our sins and wickedness
we are grievously hindered in running the race that is set before us,
your bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit, be honour and glory, now and for ever.  Amen.

Diocese of Bath and Wells Prayer Calendar

The Children’s Society

St Peter’s are looking for someone to take over responsibility for The Children’s Society collection boxes.

A huge thank you to Maureen Heath who has undertaken this task for many years.

Could anyone who feels they could help with this please speak to Sue Withycombe, who can put you in touch with Maureen. Thank you.

Christmas Services and Events

Christmas Decorations and Flowers at St Peter’s

We will be putting up the Christmas tree on Thursday 9th December, from 10am and decorating the rest of the church on Thursday 23rd December, again from 10am. Please come along if you can help.

Covid-19 restrictions allowing, coffee and mince pies will be available.

Prayers for the Benefice

Each week we will be joining our Baptist friends in praying for a local road or street.  This week it is Courtland Close in Watchet and Half Acre in Williton.  Pray for God’s blessing on those who live there.

ADVENT COURSE

Beautiful rainbow over Caen

Prayers:  We are holding in our thoughts and prayers:  Jane Don and Irene Marsden.  If you would like to be included on the prayer list, please let Sarah or Sue (or another member of the Benefice  team) know.

Wanted!  .......   Donations of Mince Pies
Homemade or Shop-bought

St Peters Church are doing Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Squash & Diet/Sugar Free Coke & Mince Pies.

I have sourced all the other things but would be grateful for donations of Mince Pies.  There is a sign-up list at the back of church.   If you can contribute, please indicate so on the list thank you.

We also still need a few more volunteers to help on the evening.  We need to cover the whole period between 5pm to 8pm.  If we divide the slots into half an hour sessions then this is not too onerous time-wise for anyone.
There is a sign-up sheet at the back of St Peter’s church. Please, if you can, add your name to help make this a success.

Mince Pies can be dropped off at St Peters Church up to Saturday 11th December until midday; or dropped at 34 Dovetons Drive until 3pm;
or delivered to Williton Pavilion Kitchen from 4pm on Saturday the 11th of December.
Thank You

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Julie Pelling is organising a Christmas Craft stall at the Williton Christmas Festival but needs more volunteers. Please contact Julie if you can help, or have any craft materials which you think may be useful.

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Next Sunday 12th December

Sunday, 5 December – Second Sunday of Advent
Lord, on International Volunteer Day, we give you thanks for all who volunteer in churches and schools throughout the nation. May their individual efforts and collective hours of commitment serve to build your kingdom, and your church in large and small ways.

Monday, 6 December
Dear God, we pray for all on the Exploring Chaplaincy course.  Thank you for their commitment to explore Chaplaincy ministry, listening, caring, praying and blessing their communities.

Tuesday, 7 December
God of all, we pray for the youth ministry conversation that is taking place online this evening.  We pray for those leading the sessions and for those attending: may all gain a deeper understanding of the impact of poor mental health on the lives of children and young people.

Christmas Festival

Williton Pavilion - Saturday 11th December

Wednesday, 8 December
Sovereign Lord, we pray for our Members of Parliament and for local councils, for politicians and for their staff and offices. We pray that they may be safe as they seek the common good for their communities.

Thursday, 9 December
God of Justice, we pray for the police, courts and criminal justice systems across Somerset.  We pray for justice, wisdom and mercy as those in authority carry their responsibility to care for the vulnerable and keep us safe.

Friday, 10 December
Compassionate God, forgive us for the inhumane way we too often treat the other. Grant us atonement for the misdeeds of exclusion we commit against the most vulnerable members of society: the unwanted, the unhoused, the uninsured, the undocumented.

Saturday, 11 December

Loving God, we pray for all those who live and work in Yeovil Deanery and for those responsible for leading the deanery as they seek to offer a Christian presence in every community.

The Benefice of Watchet and Williton
Sunday 5th December 2021

THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
‘Lord, raise up your power and come among us’

Today’s Worship and Readings
10.00am               All Age Worship at St Peter’s
10.30am               Parish Communion at St Decuman’s
4.00pm                  Christingle service at St Decuman’s

Baruch 5
The Benedictus
Philippians 1.3-11
Luke 3.1-6
 
Both churches will usually be open every day between 9.00am and 3.30/4.00pm (approximately).   All are welcome to spend some quiet time in the peace of our beautiful buildings.

Dates for the week ahead:
Monday 6th December                   9.45am                  Morning Prayer at Holy Cross

                                                            2.00pm                  Journeying with the Magi at Holy Cross

                                                            7.00pm                  Pantomime rehearsal at St Peter’s
                                                            7.30pm                  Team meeting in Meeting Room
Tuesday 7th December                   9.30am                  Little Saints at the Meeting Room, Williton
                                                           10.00am                 Morning Prayer at St Peter’s
                                                             7.30pm                 House Group at The Meeting Room
Wednesday 8th December            10.00am                 Little Saints at Salvation Army Hall, Watchet
                                                              7.30pm                 Joint PCC meeting in the Meeting Room
Thursday 9th December                10am -12pm          CAMEO at St Peter’s
Saturday 11th December              10am -11.30am     Flute Group rehearsal at St Decuman’s